A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6337880 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41986558 epoch_slot_no: 341758 block_no: 6337703 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 9406 time: 2021-10-06 20:40:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a1543b260f5d654f17cf093eee8353d7a61a3b37ae4090dfb6d259753aa95bdBlock Operator
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